Walk the Civil Rights Trail with MEJDI and connect with the local leaders, advocates, and changemakers shaping America’s ongoing struggle for racial justice.
Walk the Civil Rights Trail with MEJDI and connect with the local leaders, advocates, and changemakers shaping America’s ongoing struggle for racial justice.
Our five-day, multi-city journey traces the story of the Civil Rights Movement from Atlanta to Montgomery, Selma, and Birmingham—inviting you to explore historic sites, engage in meaningful dialogue, and meet the people carrying the legacy forward today.
And great news: our 2026 Civil Rights Tour (February 27–March 3) is very close to confirmation! If you’re considering joining, now is a perfect time to reserve your spot.
You’ll explore Sweet Auburn, walk the Edmund Pettus Bridge, reflect inside historic sanctuaries, and connect directly with community voices who are making history in the present day. This is more than a tour—it’s an opportunity to deepen your understanding of race, faith, and freedom in America.
Interested but can’t join live? Register anyway, and we’ll send you a link to the recording so you can watch at your convenience.
MEJDI Exclusive Socially Conscious
Experiences
Rooted in long-standing relationships and our award-winning, community-based approach, MEJDI’s Civil Rights journeys
offer rare access to the people and stories that bring this history to life. These are experiences built with local partners—not for tourists—and designed to foster genuine connection, dialogue, and understanding.
Highlights include:
Walking in the footsteps of Civil Rights leaders at the very landmarks where history was made
Visiting Atlanta’s oldest synagogue to explore the Black–Jewish alliance and its role in the movement
Connecting with young entrepreneurs and advocates leading the revitalization of Black business in the South today
Hearing firsthand testimony from movement veterans who marched, organized, and shaped the struggle for justice
Celebrating Black culture through the arts inside a contemporary gallery uplifting local voices and creators
Visiting Atlanta’s oldest synagogue to explore the Black–Jewish alliance and its role in the movement
Connecting with young entrepreneurs and advocates leading the revitalization of Black business in the South today
Hearing firsthand testimony from movement veterans who marched, organized, and shaped the struggle for justice
Celebrating Black culture through the arts inside a contemporary gallery uplifting local voices and creators
Together, these unique MEJDI encounters create a powerful bridge between past and present—revealing not only what happened, but the important work still being carried forward in communities today.
Join us and Walk the Trail
This experience is designed not just to show you history, but to connect you with the people who lived it—and those continuing the work today. We hope you’ll join us in honoring the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement while engaging deeply in the conversations and community partnerships shaping its future.
The MEJDI team’s deep roots in social change work is where our mission comes from. MEJDI was founded by two peace-building practitioners, Aziz Abu Sarah and Scott Cooper. After leading social change programs all over the world, Aziz and Scott discovered that travel was one of the most powerful tools for creating a better planet. They decided to share their unique experiences and an unmatched network of contacts with those who aspire to become citizen diplomats.
